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About the Hotel

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5AY

Rooms & Suites

The Scott offers 37 individually designed rooms, including the Gatehouse suite. All rooms feature Elite(TM) Lily mattresses, high-quality linens, and en-suite bathrooms with Laura Thomas spa products. The Gatehouse includes a king-size bed, sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, and marble shower room. Rooms range from 18.36m^2 (Petit Double) to 24.50m^2 (Deluxe Double). Each has an OPAL coffee machine, Novus teas, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV.

Dining Options

Bonnar's restaurant serves Scottish-inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients, open Tuesday to Saturday (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM). The Velvet Lounge offers whiskies, wines, and cocktails, open daily from 5 PM. Breakfast is served in the Grand Dining Room with garden views. Next door, The Brasserie at The Scholar provides à la carte meals from noon to 9 PM.

Leisure & Fitness

Guests have complimentary access to Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym. The Royal Commonwealth Pool, next door, offers gym and swim facilities for a fee. Yoga mats are provided in rooms. The hotel's landscaped gardens provide a quiet retreat.

Location & Transport

The Scott is on Holyrood Park Road, 1.2 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Station (10-minute taxi/bus ride). It's a 20-minute walk to the Royal Mile and Old Town. Nearby landmarks include Holyrood Park (1.5 km), Arthur's Seat (1 km), and Edinburgh Castle (2 km). On-site parking is available with electric car charge points.

Services & Extras

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi, and dog-friendly accommodations. Private dining is available in The Library (up to 20 guests). Meeting rooms accommodate up to 24 people. Complimentary amenities include bathrobes, slippers, and mineral water. The Gatehouse includes a washing machine and dishwasher.

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Cosy Double Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Signature Room

2 persons

39 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Classic Double Room

2 persons

21 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Edinburgh 1.7 km

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 15.5 km

Dundee (DND) 98.4 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 2.0 km

Bus

Bus stop900 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5AY

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5AY

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2.2 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.0 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.9 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.9 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2.1 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

2.0 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2.0 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

2.4 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.0 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

2.3 km

Park

Holyrood Park

1.7 km

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.4 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2.1 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.7 km

Monument

Scott Monument

2.1 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2.0 km

Landmark

Nelson Monument

2.5 km

University

University of Edinburgh

1.4 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2.3 km

Landmark

The Meadows

1.4 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.8 km

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

2.3 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

2.2 km

Museum

John Knox House

1.8 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

1.5 km

Gallery

Dovecot Studios

1.4 km

Church

Mercat Cross

1.6 km

Landmark

Brass Rubbing Centre

1.9 km

Landmark

Summerhall

920 m

Nearby

Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

St Anthony's Chapel

230 m

Restaurants

Salisbury Green Bistro

180 m

St. Leonards Hall 18 Holyrood Park Road Salisbury Green Hotel

The Salisbury Arms

390 m

58 Dalkeith Road

Spencer's Bistro

640 m

43-45 Salisbury Road The Salisbury Hotel

Voujon

700 m

107 Newington Road

Thaisanuk

680 m

142-144 Dalkeith Road

Savannah Wine Bar & Bistro

630 m

43-45 Salisbury Road Side entrance of the Hotel

Ristorante Isola

730 m

85-87 Newington Road

Verdo BBQ Restaurant

720 m

21 Newington Road

Southpour

680 m

1-5 Newington Road Newington

Annakut Restaurant

710 m

13 Newington Road

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THE SCOTT, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms & Suites

Dining Options

Leisure & Fitness

Location & Transport

Services & Extras

Choose the Room

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Getting around

Amenities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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